OVER 30 INVESTORS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED MAAI MAHIU ECONOMIC ZONE

More than 30 investors from Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru are eyeing the proposed Maai Mahiu economic zone in Naivasha Sub-County for potential investment opportunities. The investors have their eyes locked on sectors such as building and construction, property, logistics, hospitality and health.

Previously, Nakuru County had called for proposals for transforming Naivasha into an economic hub by setting up different investment ventures. These ventures are expected to be on a 50-acre piece of land.

Companies based in Nairobi such as Marimo Construction Ltd, Enkavilla properties Ltd, Cool Breeze Gardens, Swing Valley Group, and Nyawawa Ltd just to name a few, have their eyes locked on expanding to Naivasha.

According to Mr Kamau Njuguna, a director representing Kenya in the East Africa chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the sudden interest in Nakuru is a clear indication that the County is the most preferred investment destination in the country.

"Governor Lee Kinyanjui’s administration should use the goodwill by the investors to fast-track the upgrade of infrastructure, health, and water services in the region as the demand for these services will peak in the next five years as more investors troop to Naivasha," said Mr Kamau.